Surveillance & Security News for October 2011

  Arecont is providing surveillance solutions to Orlando Infiniti  Orlando Infiniti relies on megapixel cameras by Arecont Vision to help prevent after-hours theft of its expensive luxury vehicles. For 24-hour surveillance of the premises and after-hours video monitoring to detect intrusion, Orlando Infiniti contracts with United Security Alliance, Inc., a nationwide integrator of video surveillance and access control systems. United Security Alliance has installed 1...

 The city is using the solution to monitor a library, hospital, recreational facilities and schoolsMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, recently announced that the City of Raisio in southwestern Finland is deploying the company's Video Management System (VMS) solution to protect city property, accelerate incident response, and ensure the safety and security of residents. Security and IT staff selected the solution - which includes the VMS software, March...

 Mike Pawezowski and Jim Gledhill pictured with the historic door donated to The Museum of LondonAn 18th Century door owned by Chubb and used at Newgate Prison has been donated to the Museum of London to ensure its future preservation. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.  The prison door (7'10" by 4'3" wide, 6" thick) served as the ‘Debtors' door' at Newgate Prison. This was one of three doors through wh...

 In Chongqing's metro line, Infinova cameras are located at the platforms, station centres and inside the train carsInfinova announced that, with the opening of the first phase of a new metro line in Chongqing (southwest China), 750 Infinova fixed cameras and 40 Infinova dome cameras will be covering the 37 km (23 mile) Chongqing Metro Line 1 which includes a grand total of 23 stations. The first section was completed in July (2011) and the second phase completes next year."Considering...

 Among the SALTO products to be displayed is the new SALTO GEO cylinder lockSALTO Systems will demonstrate its latest electronic access control solutions at CONSEC 2011, the Association of Security Consultants Annual Conference and Exhibition at the RAF Museum, Hendon, London on Thursday 3rd November 2011.A number of new SALTO products will be exhibited at the event including the new SALTO GEO (Global Electronic Opening) compact electronic cylinder lock, new XS4 Locker Lock and more. Demons...

 Genetec was named Application Development Partner of the Year for the committed efforts to develop joint opportunitiesGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, was recently awarded the 2011 North American Application Development Partner (ADP) of the Year by Axis Communications. The award was presented to Genetec at the sixth annual Axis Channel Convergence Conference (ACCC) held in Boston, Massachusetts from Oc...

  SALTO's GEO cylinder is now IP66 ratedSALTO is pleased to announce that its best selling GEO (Global Electronic Opening) cylinder is now IP66 rated. Already one of the most versatile electronic cylinders available on the market, the new IP66 rated model now makes even more sense as part of SALTO's innovative 360° wire free locking solution as not only is it fully compatible with most RFID technologies, it can now be used in external, all weather environments.It's a smart, intuiti...

The strong appeal of the RIVA cameras results from their easily configured, integrated video analysisartec technologies AG announces its cooperation with the ViDiCore KG, the general agent for the intelligent video-surveillance cameras by RIVA. Effective immediately, artec has agreed to distribute their comprehensive range of cameras in Germany and some of the neighbouring countries. The RIVA product selection comprises cameras in box, dome, PTZ-dome, and bullet versions for both interior and e...

 HIkvision will continue offering their expertise in security for safe city construction in other parts of ChinaHikvision, a world's leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce that it has recently entered into contract renewal of Chongqing's safe city program with the total investment of the contracts reached to 1.2 billion US dollars (RMB 7.7 billion). Since last November Hikvision was appointed as general contractor of Chongqing's safe city progr...

 The Geutebruck TopLine series features Basler IP Camera models with CCD and CMOS sensorsGerman VMS (Video Management System) manufacturer GEUTEBRUCK and Basler have entered into a strategic partnership. GEUTEBRUCK's high-end TopLine series will now feature specially-designed Basler IP cameras on a project-by-project basis. Basler specifically re-engineered selected IP box and dome camera models to complement GEUTEBRUCK's technology. The new cameras now integrate seamlessly into all GEUTEBR...

 To enhance safety and security Armstrong International Airport employs numerous security systemsNICE Systems Ltd. recently announced that it has been recognised as an honorable mention winner in the Security Technology Executive (STE) Magazine Innovation Awards for its work on the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport PSIM implementation. NICE was recognised, along with Armstrong International Airport and system integrator Johnson Controls, for their innovative implementation o...

  VIVOTEK is dedicated to delivering high quality security solutionsSteve Ma, VIVOTEK's VP of Engineering and Operation, has won the Outstanding I.T. Elite award, presented by Taipei Computer Association as part of I.T. Month."I would like to thank Taipei Computer Association for this opportunity and the judges for their recognition," said Steve, "I would also like to congratulate my fellow winners and pay my deepest respect."Fresh out of National Taiwan Univer...

 The seminars will give attendees the opportunity to discuss perimeter security project requirementsLeading perimeter security systems provider Southwest Microwave Ltd. announces the expansion of their global intrusion detection seminar program with three UK-based Intelligent Perimeter Solutions Seminars in November. These highly-informative free sessions will showcase the latest-generation INTREPID™intelligent detection system, a multi-technology sensor suite equipped to address toda...

 Open platform IP video management software specialist Milestone receives 2011 Innovative Achievement AwardMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has been given the 2011 Innovative Achievement Award for the CCTV category for XProtect® Enterprise 8. This was announced and presented on the 18th of October, at the 12th annual Detektor International Awards held at SECTECH, Security Exhibition and Conference, in Stockholm, Sweden. Last month,...

 Opengear allows Internap to simplify management of network infrastructure through strong port densityOpengear, provider of next generation console server and remote management solutions, recently announced that Internap Network Services Corporation, a provider of intelligent IT Infrastructure services, has chosen Opengear to provide secure remote management."The Opengear IM4248 allows Internap to drastically simplify the out-of-band access and management of our network infrastructure...

  Johan Park has worked for the Samsung Group for 24 years prior to his appointment Mr Johan Park has been appointed Managing Director of Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd, the company responsible for promoting and supporting Samsung professional and consumer security equipment and solutions across Europe, Russia and CIS.Prior to his appointment, Mr Park, who has worked for the Samsung Group for 24 years, was Chief Financial Officer of the Group's Security Solutions Division with...

 The installation of Chiron's IRIS Secure Apps will increase the effectiveness of Rapid Larmcentral's monitoring Chiron announces a new agreement with Rapid Larmcentral for the installation of IRIS Secure Apps, Chiron's Alarm over IP receiving and management solution, in both of its alarm receiving centres in Sweden and Estonia.The dealRapid Larmcentral is a monitoring centre group headquartered just outside the Swedish capital, Stockholm. The company operates 2 alarm receiving centres...

IP camera leader Arecont Vision appoints Peter MCKee, looking forward to EMEA growthArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has appointed surveillance camera industry veteran Peter McKee as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). McKee joins the company after a decade of success in the security industry in sales management, marketing and business development assignments.McKee will manage the EMEA region for Arecont...

 Tag and Track (TNT) is a real-time multi-camera tracking technology designed for large video surveillance networksIpsotek delivers final pitches to the judges for the global title and £500k in prize money for the Global Security Challenge. Ipsotek's innovative Tag and Track (TNT) technology was selected as the winner of the UK finals of the 2011 Global Security Challenge from a record number of entries.The Global Security Challenge aims to identify new technologies and top innovation...

 The course extends past server layer with material covering virtualisation networking techniques in detailThe SANS Institute has added Security 577 Virtualisation Security Fundamentals to the line-up for SANS 2011 following popular demand. On its European début last year, the course completely sold out in record time and received some of the highest feedback scores across the event. The rapid adoption of virtualisation over the last few years has led to a growing realisation that pr...

 An essential part of the alarm and CCTV monitoring operation is the Bold Gemini security management solutionSituated against the picturesque backdrop of the South Pennines, Oldham Council's remit extends across a mix of urban and rural areas. While this rustic scenery is a source of pleasure for most of the time, the weather can turn severe with floods and heavy snow on occasions. In addition, the town itself has not been immune from some of the social issues associated with many post-indu...

 Panasonic will be showcasing innovative security solutions at Security Week 2011Maintaining a high profile throughout Security Week in New York, Panasonic System Networks Company of America is a sponsor of Security magazine's Thought Leadership Program as part of the Security 500 Conference November 1st, 2011. The conference is a full-day programme bringing together security leaders from large organisations to focus on the business impact of security. Taking place November 1st-3rd, 20...

Dallmeier supplements its range of PTZ cameras by another model: DDZ4020 DOMERA®.The DDZ4020 DOMERA® is a high-speed PTZ network dome camera that provides full HD video in real time (up to 1080p/30). It is equipped with the proven Dallmeier Cam_inPIX® technology and features a very high dynamic range (WDR - Wide Dynamic Range) which enables an optimal rendition of colour and detail even with scenes that have a high range of contrast and strong backlighting. A special highlight of the...

The new Premier 48 Ricochet Kit from Texecom provides an expandable foundation for its award-winning wireless security technology. The kit is specifically tailored to suit a wide range of installations, bringing premium intruder detection to a broader market. The kit includes a 48-zone control panel with wireless 32-zone expander, 3 wireless motion sensors and 2 wireless perimeter protection detectors. This combination provides an excellent security system in itself for smaller premises, but...

IndigoVision, leading manufacturer of end-to-end IP Video security, introduces Audio Forensics to its management system. High-quality, two-way, fully-synchronised audio is streamed and recorded alongside video and can now be searched using audio as well as video analytics to quickly locate incidents. Audio Forensics let operators search recorded footage faster and more dynamically than just passively listening during playback. Identifying an incident that's happened outside the camera's field o...

Pelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Digital Sentry hardware platform. After receiving a complete makeover, at the core of the new Digital Sentry is a brand new Network Video Recorder powered with the latest processor and on-board graphics technologies.   The new NVR comes preloaded with DS NVs Network Video Management Software and delivers 280 Mbps bandwidth for recording and viewing as many as 128 Pelco and third-party IP cameras. Analogue cameras...

SERIR, an electronic detection system, developed by perimeter protection specialists Betafence, has passed stringent Home Office testing, making it eligible for prison, mental health institution and other high security applications. SERIR, a fence mounted sensor system, which provides early warning of intruders or threats, underwent an arduous five month false alarm monitoring assessment by NOMS (National Offender Management Services).  During the evaluation period, it was scrutinised f...

 Lumidigm sensors offer accurate fingerprint reads even in harsh environmentsLumidigm announced that through its close partnership with IdentyTech Solutions Ltd., its exclusive distributor in Israel, Lumidigm is providing high security biometric solutions for organisations in Israel, the European Union, the United Kingdom, India and other countries throughout the world where organisations need reliable biometrics. With multispectral imaging technology, Lumidigm sensors use multiple spectru...

  The CCTV community raised funds for the Parasol and Mencap projects at a charity golf day held at Weston Turville Course  An annual golf day held at the Weston Turville Course near Aylesbury and supported by the CCTV community raised £2,000 for the Parasol Project and Mencap. The Parasol Project is an Oxford-based charity committed to redressing the balance for disabled and disadvantaged young people experiencing or at risk of social exclusion. Mencap National College, Luf...

 ONVIF's aim is to create a standard for IP communication within video surveillance and other physical security areasONVIF, a global and open industry forum for the standardisation of IP product communication, has welcomed Basler as a user member. ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is an organisation founded in 2008 by Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems, and Sony. Its aim is to create a standard for IP communication within video surveillance and other physical security are...